The 2011 Ricoh Women’s British Open is all set for another memorable championship when it makes its first appearance at one of the most famous and difficult links courses in the UK, providing a stern test for reigning champion Yani Tseng, past Birkdale champions Catriona Matthew and Laura Davies and the rest of the world’s best female golfers.
Having previously hosted The Open Championship on seven occasions, the 2010 Senior Open Championship and being one of the three courses hosting the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship on the European Tour, Carnoustie is no stranger to the biggest golfing events.
The Ricoh Women’s British Open is one of the most exciting Majors in golf. As the only women’s Major played outside the US it is the most international with the 2010 field boasting players from 22 different nations and included every player inside the world’s top 20.
Carnoustie enjoys a well-deserved reputation as being among the best and most challenging golf courses in the world. It is considered by many to be the most difficult course in the Open rota, and one of the toughest courses in the world. It’s a historic venue that provides a very unsympathetic test of the abilities of any golfer, as well as boasting one of the greatest back nines in championship golf.
The Scottish club is a fitting stage on which to perform for the world’s leading players. Golf was first recorded as having been played at Carnoustie in the early 16th century and the club first played host to The Open Championship in 1931. Some of the most dramatic moments in golf have taken place at the links course including the famous 1999 Open Championship that is best remembered for the epic collapse of French golfer Jean Van de Velde. Van de Velde needed only a double-bogey six on the 72nd hole to win the Open but he proceeded to shoot a triple-bogey seven, tying Paul Lawrie and 1997 champion Justin Leonard at 290, at six over par. Lawrie won the playoff and the championship and Van de Velde won a place in sports infamy.
The seventh and most recent time The Open Championship was contested at Carnoustie was in July 2007. Irishman Padraig Harrington claimed his first Major with a one shot victory in a dramatic and exciting finish ending on the 18th in a four-hole playoff with Spaniard, Sergio Garcia.
A new chapter is ready to be added as Carnoustie gears up to host its inaugural Ricoh Women’s British Open. Gordon Murray, Chairman - Carnoustie Links Management said “We are thrilled to be hosting the 2011 Ricoh Women’s British Open. This event has grown in stature year on year and we have been very keen to get Carnoustie on the rota.” World No 11 Paula Creamer who picked up her first Major win at the 2010 US Women’s Open has commented “Carnoustie will be quite daunting I’m already looking forward to the challenge.”
This year’s tournament will see 2010 champion Yani Tseng return to defend her title but the Taiwanese star will face stiff competition from many fellow professionals including Japan’s Ai Miyazato and the 2009 champion Catriona Matthew. Americans Michele Wie and Natalie Gulbis, will all have their eyes on the trophy, seeking their first Major win at this year’s Championship.
The 2011 Ricoh Women’s British Open is all set to be another fantastic tournament. Be sure to watch the world’s best women players showcasing their talents when the Championship gets under way on the famous links course on the 28th of July.
Click here for details on how to purchase tickets.
The Ricoh Women’s British Open is one of the most exciting Majors in golf. As the only women’s Major played outside the US it is the most international with the 2010 field boasting players from 22 different nations and included every player inside the world’s top 20.
Carnoustie enjoys a well-deserved reputation as being among the best and most challenging golf courses in the world. It is considered by many to be the most difficult course in the Open rota, and one of the toughest courses in the world. It’s a historic venue that provides a very unsympathetic test of the abilities of any golfer, as well as boasting one of the greatest back nines in championship golf.
The Scottish club is a fitting stage on which to perform for the world’s leading players. Golf was first recorded as having been played at Carnoustie in the early 16th century and the club first played host to The Open Championship in 1931. Some of the most dramatic moments in golf have taken place at the links course including the famous 1999 Open Championship that is best remembered for the epic collapse of French golfer Jean Van de Velde. Van de Velde needed only a double-bogey six on the 72nd hole to win the Open but he proceeded to shoot a triple-bogey seven, tying Paul Lawrie and 1997 champion Justin Leonard at 290, at six over par. Lawrie won the playoff and the championship and Van de Velde won a place in sports infamy.
The seventh and most recent time The Open Championship was contested at Carnoustie was in July 2007. Irishman Padraig Harrington claimed his first Major with a one shot victory in a dramatic and exciting finish ending on the 18th in a four-hole playoff with Spaniard, Sergio Garcia.
A new chapter is ready to be added as Carnoustie gears up to host its inaugural Ricoh Women’s British Open. Gordon Murray, Chairman - Carnoustie Links Management said “We are thrilled to be hosting the 2011 Ricoh Women’s British Open. This event has grown in stature year on year and we have been very keen to get Carnoustie on the rota.” World No 11 Paula Creamer who picked up her first Major win at the 2010 US Women’s Open has commented “Carnoustie will be quite daunting I’m already looking forward to the challenge.”
This year’s tournament will see 2010 champion Yani Tseng return to defend her title but the Taiwanese star will face stiff competition from many fellow professionals including Japan’s Ai Miyazato and the 2009 champion Catriona Matthew. Americans Michele Wie and Natalie Gulbis, will all have their eyes on the trophy, seeking their first Major win at this year’s Championship.
The 2011 Ricoh Women’s British Open is all set to be another fantastic tournament. Be sure to watch the world’s best women players showcasing their talents when the Championship gets under way on the famous links course on the 28th of July.
Click here for details on how to purchase tickets.
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Looking forward to the tournament in July !!!
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